On the tower's first floor, an important hidden piece could've affected the whole tower and humanity. Although it was only revealed on the 20th floor by the Tree of all Knowledge 'Gnosis'. That on the first floor, the start of the tower, humanity could've doubled their time left on earth.
He had spoken of the location of this Domain, but once Players found it, it was too late.
But this time, I know of the hidden piece, and humanity will have more of a chance.
It didn't take long to get to the location when my agility was 1575.
The location of this Domain was inside a deep and pitch-black dark cave.
I really can't see inside this thing.
[Looking at the Stars Eye Lv.1 has allowed you to see indistinguishable areas.]
Oh, I almost forgot about this.
Now I needed to feel where this Domain could be since I could already tell this cave had many routes.
"..."
.
.
.
"Hey, he's just standing there. Should we strike now?"
"Are you kidding? Don't you see us dying because of that man's speed? How can someone move like that and not get tired?"
"Let's wait since he might lead us to valuable stuff."
Angel's head perked up, and he began to move into the cave.
"Hey, he just went into the cave!"
"Damn, this bastard doesn't waste a single second. So-Yung! Hurry and use that tracking skill of yours."
"R-right."
***
On the way to the Domain, I would use different skills on many monsters I saw.
[You have killed the 'Lv. 5 Man-Eating Spider.']
[You have killed the 'Lv. 7 Cave Dwelling Goblin.']
[You have killed the 'Lv. 10 5-Meter Giant Centipede.']
[Your stats have increased!]
[Elemental Aura Lv.1>Lv.3]
[Great Weapon Senses Lv.1>Lv.4]
[Electrifying Blade Lv.1>Lv.4]
[Wind of Anemoi Lv.1>Lv.2]
[Tower Coins Earned: 2500]
[You have obtained 'Spider Claw.' X43]
[You have obtained 'Goblin Stone.' X55]
[You have obtained 'Poisonous Tonge.' X76]
[You have obtained the Common Title 'Cave Rat.']
Leaving only the dead bodies of the monster in an awful state behind.
***
Finally, I'm here. This took longer than expected. Even with my speed, it took 10 minutes, but I got a pretty good workout.
[Angel Nicolas Age: 20
STN: 3450 HP: 2780 STM: 3540
MANA: 4500 AGI: 2370
Unique Skill: Regression Lv.1, Looking at the Stars Eye Lv.1, Demonic Sword Flame Lv.1, Angel's Will Lv.1, Swordsmanship of the Legendary Sword Gods Lv.1, Skyscraper of Hell Growth Lv.1, Dark Dimension Void Lv.1, Aura of Different Dimensions Lv.1, Otherworldly Swordsmanship Lv.1
Skill: Elemental Aura Lv.3, Cloaking Lv.1, Masking Lv.1, Body Enhancement Lv.1, Great Weapon Senses Lv.4, Boulder Defense Lv.1, Convincing Voice Lv.1, Wind of Anemoi Lv.2, Regeneration Lv.1, Quick Sense Lv.1, Complete Magic Control Lv.1, Electrifying Blade Lv.4
Title: Giant Slayer, Dragon Slayer, Legendary Beings Grace, Tri-Horn Clan Approval, Monsters Greatest Enemy, Cave Rat
Tower Coins: 952500]
Now then, this door...
-『When you encounter this Domain, the doors will be wrapped in chains and a giant red X marking. You may need to gather materials in the cave that holds the Domain to be allowed entrance.』-
This fits the description. Now how to open it.
I place my hand on the center of the cold door.
[You have discovered the Domain 'Earth's Final Chance.']
[This Domain needs a specific amount of monster material in order to enter.]
[Spider Claw needed: 20
Goblin Stone needed: 45
Poisonous Tonge needed: 60]
Only this much? I gained triple the amount it's asking for. Guess I should feel happy that it's only asking for this much.
[You have transferred the required amount to enter the 'Earth Final Chance' Domain.]
The doors glowed a blue light as the surrounding chains started to disappear.
[You now may enter the Secret Domain.]
With a single push, the doors open to a dark arena.
I took a step forward into the Domain, followed by more silent steps. I unsheathed my sword silently, also. I did it silently since-
"...!"
Out of nowhere, threads of mana wrapped around me tightly.
"We finally got you!"
Who the hell are these guys?!
A group of five popped out, three males and two females.
Oh no, this will ruin the chance!
"Even if you're fast, you won't be able to escape from that spot."
"Sorry to say this, but we'll take all your stuff and kill you, haha...! Oh, I just got an idea. Hey, So-Yung, why don't you do the honors and slit his throat open to prove your commitment?"
"W-Why do I have to?"
"Oh, are you saying you want to join that guy, too?"
A scared woman pulled out a dagger hesitantly and headed towards me. Once she was in front of me, she held the dagger close with her head down. I saw tears flowing down her face when she lifted her head.
Oh no!
"I-I don't want to do this after all."
"Why, you little bitch! I'll take care of it, and then I'll be taking my time with-"
Before he could finish, I broke the thread of mana just by flexing my muscles and jumped to embrace the woman in front of me. I did this to dodge an attack that was headed toward us.
The domain doors also started to close.
A giant ax the size of a man ripped through the floor, crashing into two group members that had shown up and killed them.
"Huh?"
[Player Pin Ujin has been eliminated by the Domain Boss.]
[Player Pak Si-U has been eliminated by the Domain Boss.]
"Kyaaa!!"
"W-W-What w-was that?"
Suddenly, light filled the room from torches hung around the Domain, lighting a bright red fire.
Then the sound of heavy footsteps and the ax retreating to its origin.
And there it was, the boss of the Domain.
[The 'Ogre Of All Endings' has noticed your presence.]
The boss roared out, shaking the entire place.
[Ogre Of All Endings has activated the Skill Battle Cry Lv.5]
[The effects of Battle Cry Lv.1 have been nullified.]
Shit, I wanted to do a surprise attack on it when it was sleeping in the darkness. So this is the boss I must defeat for that great reward.
The giant ogre had four arms, each holding a chained ax or flail. While also having three heads and wearing heavy armor.
"Hey, are you okay?"
I talked directly to the woman I had in my arms.
"Huh? Y-Yeah."
[Looking at the Stars Eye Lv.1 has been activated]
[So So-Yung is currently under the effects of Battle Cry Lv.5]
[So So-Yung Age: 19
STN: 100 HP: 100 STM: 100
MANA: 100 AGI: 100
Unique Skill: Blessing of the Angel's Lv.1, Godly Heal Lv.1
Skill: Silent Dagger Lv.1, Complete Magic Control Lv.1, Elite Smell Lv.1, Tidal Wave Lv.1
Title: NONE
Tower Coins: 0]
[Blessing of the Angels: This Unique Skill allows the user and chosen Players to increase their stats greatly. This ability also allows the user and chosen Players to have their Skill level go up depending on the level of this Unique Skill...]
Two Unique Skills!
I look up at the Orge status next.
[Ogre Of All Endings Lv. 100]
Level 100! The boss on the first floor was only at level 50!
Even with all my skills, this fight could get deadly for me.
"...!"
As I thought, two new attacks were headed toward the woman and me.
Without a second thought, I grabbed my sword and absorbed the impact of the attacks.
[Boulder Defense Lv.1 has been activated.]
[Body Enhancement Lv.1 has been activated.]
[Warning! You have lost a quarter of your HP!]
Even with [Boulder Defense] and [Body Enhancement] on, I still took damage.
Even though I struggled to absorb the attack, I still deflected it.
Damn it.
"Hey, So-Yung. I need you to use your Unique Skill."
"My Unique Skill? But I don't know how to!"
"That's fine. Just think about using it."
"B-But...!"
The boss was ready to unleash another attack.
"Hurry! If you don't use it now, we'll all die! If you can't imagine using a skill, imagine helping someone!"
It's about to unleash another attack! So-Yung!
'I don't want to die... But I also don't want the people helping me to die either.'
Tears began flowing out of So-Yung's eyes.
'I want to be helpful... So that nobody important to me will die!'
[So So-Yung has activated the Unique Skill Blessing of the Angel's Lv.1]
[So So-Yung has nullified the effects of Battle Cry Lv.5]
A golden light surrounded So-Yung and me.
[Player So So-Yung has granted you a blessing.]
[All stats have been increased!]
[All Skills have gone up one level higher!]
A surge of power filled Angel's body.
So this is the blessing of an angel.
Thank you. Now we have a better chance at beating this thing.
The next second, another barrage of attacks with all the bosses' weapons aimed at me.
With my new power, I charged toward the Ogre, causing it to react and change the trajectory of the attack mid-air.
Even so, I could still dodge the flails and deflect the axes.
With a few big steps, I leaped into the air with all my strength and faced the Ogre face to face.
[Elemental Aura Lv.4 has been activated-Type-Lighting.]
[Electrifying Blade Lv.5 has been activated.]
[Aura Of Different Dimensions Lv.1 has been activated.]
White electricity wrapped my sword, along with a distorted aura.
I thought that I could slash its head right off, but I guess it would've been too easy.
Flames hotter than lava were inside the Ogre's mouths, and the next second it had been released. The flames were shot out like a flamethrower at me, burning the ceiling to char.
[Wind of Anemoi Lv.3 has been activated.]
With the help of the wind, I got out of the main damaged source.
I still got burned!
The Ogre saw that I was still alive and still in the air. It was pulled on its weapons towards itself, causing the flail and axes to have a shot at my back.
This Ogre is smart!
Again, with the wind's help, I could dodge all the attacks but suffered a deep cut on my thigh, which healed the following moment completely.
What? Is this the work of [Regeneration]? No, it can't be. Even that skill couldn't heal that fast.
[So So-Yung has activated the Unique Skill Godly Heal Lv.2]
"Ah."
I returned on foot and was now in the same position as before.
I asked So-Yung a question.
"So-Yung, how long can you use that skill?"
"Not much longer..."
"I see. Then I'll have to finish this quickly!"
"Sir?!"
A giant amount of mana shot out of me.
[Elemental Aura Lv.4 has been activated-Type-Lighting-Water.]
[Electrifying Blade Lv.5 has been activated.]
[Aura Of Different Dimensions Lv.1 has been activated.]
[Wind of Anemoi Lv.3 has been activated.]
[Demonic Sword Flame Lv.1 has been activated.]
[Boulder Defense Lv.2 has been activated.]
[Body Enchantment Lv.2 has been activated.]
The stacking of many skills caused my arms to go numb.
[Angel's Will Lv.1 has been activated.]
[Angel's Will] helped relieve some of the numbness, but not too much.
I used my head quickly and concluded that I would only be able to have this amount of power for about 20 more seconds.
...It all depended on these 20 seconds.
I stepped forward, smashing the domain floor with unmatched speed. Even the Ogre was surprised at the sudden power. It was still able to detect me and threw two flails. With the skills enhancements, dodging and deflecting the attacks took no effort.
5 seconds.
My body was getting harder to control the longer it went on.
The Ogre released the rest of this arsenal and pulled back the previous attack. It was a pincer attack.
10 seconds.
"These annoying...!"
I swung a 270 degrees attack at three of the attacks, successfully detaching the chains that connected them.
Then, my body was unable to move. The burden of just a single powerful swing was too much.
The next moment I was hit by the flail that was still attached.
13 seconds.
The Ogre looked victorious when it had to happen, pulling his last flail back.
However, it sensed something from its flail. It was big and powerful.
And it was coming closer to it.
On the back of the flail that the Ogre was pulling back was a man holding onto the spikes.
The Ogre had realized he still hadn't died. But the man was in the position he had hoped for.
With a giant leap, even faster than before, he met eye-to-eye with the Ogre. The Ogre had something in its mouth this time too.
This time I was ready.
"So-Yung!"
"Right!"
[So So-Yung has activated the Skill Tidal Wave Lv.2]
So-Yung had summoned a giant wave of water.
[Complete Magic Control Lv.2 has been activated]
[So So-Yung has activated the Skill Complete Magic Control Lv.2]
Controlling the body of water, So-Yung and I swiftly moved the wave mid-air to my location.
The Ogre had fully charged the attack in a second and opened its mouth to the red flames again. Fortunately, the water had made it in time to get in front of me. I placed my hand inside the water and activated the ice element.
The wave of water transforms into a wall of ice.
The flames shot out, and I got closer to its face with the ice wall as my shield.
17 seconds.
All the ice had turned into vapor and no longer protected me, but the flames of the Ogre were almost done.
So, without a second thought, I went through the remaining flames and popped out the other side to meet the confused and surprised Ogre. I met this bastard with burn marks all over my body.
Its time!
Every skill I had was gushing out of me. My hands barely wrapped around the hilt of my sword. I mustered every ounce of strength in the swing that decided everything.
[The Skill Electrifying Blade Lv.3 will now undergo an 'Evolution'.]
19 seconds.
[The Skill Electrifying Blade has evolved to...]
It felt like everything was quiet in this one second. If I failed, humanity would never find this Domain. Everything might start all over again. Everyone... Would...
...Die?
[Ultimate Last Flash Slash Lv.1 has been activated.]
Like a flash of light, the Sword of Dark Dimensions cut through the thick neck of the Ogre Of All Endings.
20 seconds.
The head of the Ogre had finally gone flying.
Chapter 4: Head Start Pt.3-End